“This afternoon, I decided to withdraw my name from consideration for the position of interim Superintendent of Randolph as I have received strong calls of support and encouragement to stay in Lowell from a majority of members of the Lowell School Committee and from numerous other stakeholders. Given the number of critical leadership positions that currently are unfilled and the issues that need to be addressed over the next few weeks for a smooth opening of schools in August, I could not leave at this time. I truly enjoy the work in the City of Lowell and I remain committed to continuing to improve education in further collaboration with the Lowell community. I wish Randolph the best in their selection process.”

Randolph Community Middle School principal Thea Stovell; and former Superintendent of the East Haven Public Schools in East Haven, Conn., Portia Bonner were scheduled to be interviewed by the Randolph School Committee July 12.